The Oaks food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Oaks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 189 Lymington Road, Christchurch, BH23 5EA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Oaks among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ← The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Oaks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hanger Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Highcliffe Castle and Gardens Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Chinatown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bistro My Way Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Gifted Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Butcher Joe's Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Eyan Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Greystones Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
Questions about The Oaks
What is The Oaks's food hygiene rating?
The Oaks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Oaks safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oaks last inspected?
The Oaks was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
How does The Oaks compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and The Oaks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Oaks and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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